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Types of crime that saw fewer numbers this week, compared to last week, were rape (down to 0 from 1), robbery (down to 2 from 3), burglary (1 from 2), and auto thefts (1 from 7). This week’s data reversed the increases…

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The rumors are true: Starbucks is coming to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill. The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership announced the international chain’s impending arrival today on their blog, noting that it would fill the vacant space at 394 Myrtle Avenue, between Vanderbilt…

Bartenders and busboys/bus-gals, heads up: Habana Outpost is holding an “open call” for job applicants this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, from 12-3pm each day. Applicants need only bring a resume and themselves, although if you’re a fan of the…

Tonight is our community’s first chance to collectively meet and greet Assistant Chief Jeffrey Maddrey, who just took over the role of commanding officer of the NYPD’s Patrol Borough Brooklyn North — a coverage area that includes our 88th Precinct,…

A 28-year-old off-duty school safety agent was arrested shortly after midnight early Saturday, March 28, for allegedly beating up another woman on a Clinton Hill sidewalk for something she supposedly wrote on Facebook. According to police, Alexis Palmer and a friend…

Here’s your recap of what went down this week in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill: FOOD Congrats to Colonia Verde on their James Beard Award nomination! Karrot Health Food Store closed after 13 years. Bar Bolinas opened in the old…

After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of the most interesting recent stories from our sister sites that are worth a read this…

Tonight is our community’s first chance to collectively meet and greet Assistant Chief Jeffrey Maddrey, who just took over the role of commanding officer of the NYPD’s Patrol Borough Brooklyn North — a coverage area that includes our 88th Precinct, as well as the 73rd, 75th 77th, 79th, 81st, 83rd, 84th, 90th, and 94th Precincts.…

Looking for a new place to call home? We’ve rounded up some interesting two bed Fort Greene and Clinton Hill apartment listings under $3,000 per month — take a look at the details, and let us know what you think. Lots of luck in your search! By the Navy Yard, with Perks Available: April 1 Price:…

The rumors are true: Starbucks is coming to Fort Greene/Clinton Hill. The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership announced the international chain’s impending arrival today on their blog, noting that it would fill the vacant space at 394 Myrtle Avenue, between Vanderbilt and Clermont Avenues — former home to Home & U discount store. An opening date…

Types of crime that saw fewer numbers this week, compared to last week, were rape (down to 0 from 1), robbery (down to 2 from 3), burglary (1 from 2), and auto thefts (1 from 7). This week’s data reversed the increases seen last week from the previous week before that. Slight upticks were seen in felony…